Prof. Peter Quartey engages the audience on ISSER’s capabilities and how the Institute will effectively partner with AfriE on innovation and entrepreneurship.
ISSER Director, Prof. Peter Quartey, participated in the inaugural Annual NTU Eastern Africa Centre Symposium at Nottingham Trent University. He joined a panel discussion on the topic of "Developing inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship research." This panel marked the launch of the African Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research (AfrIE) Hub, an initiative housed at Nottingham Trent University's Eastern Africa Centre (EAC), with the aim of enhancing the inclusivity and impact of research on innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa.
Reflecting on his collaboration with the AfrIE Research Hub, Prof. Quartey expressed excitement about engaging with seasoned scholars and early career researchers to explore avenues for deepening the impact and inclusivity of innovation and entrepreneurship research. He stated, "I am pleased to witness the launch of the AfrIE Research Hub and anticipate the significant opportunities it presents for advancing innovation and entrepreneurship research, particularly in African countries like Ghana."
Prof. Peter Quartey, an external collaborator of the AfrIE Research Hub, happily joins scholars and partners from across the globe to commemorate the Hub's launch. Director of ISSER pictured with the Vice Chancellor of NTU, Prof. Edward Peck and the Director of the Eastern Africa Centre. Also in the photo is Dr. Emmanuel Amissah of NTU and Prof. Amon Simba, Director of AfriE Hub.
The overarching goal of the AfrIE Hub is to foster inclusivity and enhance the impact of research on innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa. It serves as a platform for scholars, students, and higher education institutions from Africa, Europe, and the USA to engage in collaborative dialogue, facilitating reverse learning and the cross-pollination of ideas. This approach aims to advance African innovation and entrepreneurship research effectively.
The inaugural Annual NTU Eastern Africa Centre Symposium took place on February 28, 2024, at the Newton Building, City Campus of NTU, under the theme "Inclusive Research Evidence for Innovation and Change in Africa: Fostering connections for knowledge exchange through innovation, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian partnerships."
For more information on the AfrIE Research Hub, please click here.
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